Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently awarded the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup to Valley Road Vineyards for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The announcement came Thursday, March 12, during the annual Virginia Governor’s Cup Gala at Main Street Station in Richmond.
Now in its 44th year, the competition celebrates the quality and diversity of wines produced across the Commonwealth. This year, the competition received a record of more than 670 entries, with 224 gold medals awarded to….







